Mechanical Technologist

Through a winning combination of persistence, innovation, and good old-fashioned hard work, Advanced Bending Technologies has established itself as an industry leader in structural bending, pipe bending, low deformation bending, and forming of structural steel. Our combination of experience and equipment offers you, the customer, a wide range of solutions and capacities in bending and forming. Whatever your need, whether large projects or small components, we form your material to your specifications. At Advanced Bending Technologies, the job is not complete until we achieve your requirements in accuracy and repeatability.

Advanced Bending Technologies is looking for an experienced and energetic Mechanical Technologist to join our department in Calgary, Alberta as well as assist our Langley, BC plant.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Growth Opportunities: We’re expanding - and you can grow with us.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting wage range of $70,000-85,000 CAD per annum, based on experience and skillset. Regular reviews thereafter ensure your growth is recognized.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 
  • Fully paid for by the company
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Care
  • Life Insurance, Critical Illness, EAP, and Long-Term Disability
  • RRSP Matching Program
• Inclusive Culture: Your voice matters here. We value collaboration, innovation, and respect.
• Global Impact: Be part of a team whose work reaches across oceans and borders.
• Visit us at http://www.advantecindustiral.com to learn more.

The Role:

The Mechanical Technologist will support Sales, Estimating and Operations at our Calgary facility and assist with overflow work from our Langley plant. This role will play a key part in ensuring that ABT effectively and efficiently delivers quality, on-time products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting estimating and project management activities for the Calgary facility
• Assisting with overflow estimating and project management work from the Langley plant
• Providing project management for induction bending jobs
• Purchasing of materials and services related to induction bending jobs, using approved suppliers
• Preparing and providing customer-related documentation and records for induction bending jobs 
• Preparing load maps in CAD and Excel for placing bends on flat deck trailers, optimizing trailer space and producing clear, easy-to-follow loading plans for shop and shipping personnel
• Coordinating with production, shipping and carriers to ensure loads are planned and shipped safely and on schedule
• Working in accordance with documented policies and procedures
• Completing all applicable quality records

What You Bring:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar position
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g. AutoCAD/SolidWorks) for preparing layouts and drawings
• Strong Excel skills, plus working knowledge of MS Word and MS Project
• Mechanical Engineering Technologist diploma (or equivalent) with experience in the metal/fabrication industry; ASET certification (C.E.T.) or eligibility an asset
• Experience with load planning, flat deck shipping, or handling of pipe/steel products considered an asset
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and persuasively
• Ability to project and maintain a professional corporate image to clients, vendors and fellow employees
• Self-starter, with the ability to work efficiently in a team or matrix environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Detail-oriented, analytical, with good organizational, presentation and facilitation skills
• Quick study, proactive, solutions oriented
• Innovative and open to new concepts
• Interested in assisting the growth of the company, increasing efficiency and service, and increasing the effectiveness of the team as a whole

Thank you for your interest in Advanced Bending Technologies. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.